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McFarland sophomore adds own chapter to family's Division 2 state swim success

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 11:17pm
The standout sprinter captured her first state medals while leading the charge to a top-10 team finish.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin volleyball's 4-set win over feisty Ohio State

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 10:07pm
The Badgers were forced to rally after dropping the first set to earn the road win.

Lake Mills punches ticket to first state championship game with rout of West Salem

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 10:05pm
Lake Mills converted key fourth downs, delivered big plays and repeatedly turned away West Salem to reach its first state title game.

Madison Edgewood rides another route to third straight Division 2 state runner-up

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 9:57pm
Team depth and relay success made up for limited individual medal finishes for the Crusaders as they brought home another piece of team hardware.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's hockey's balanced win over Ohio State

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 9:33pm
Five players scored as the Badgers overcame nemesis Ohio State to open a Big Ten series. Here's what stood out.

Gov. Tony Evers fires UW Regent Timothy Nixon over ‘altercation’

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 8:10pm
Gov. Tony Evers has dismissed Timothy Nixon from the UW Board of Regents effective immediately, the governor’s office announced Friday evening.

Wisconsin football top pass rusher out against Maryland

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 6:30pm
Wisconsin's top pass rusher and defensive leader will miss the Badgers' game against Maryland on Saturday after suffering an injury in practice.

LIVE SCOREBOARD: High school football semifinal playoff scores

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 6:08pm
The semifinal round of the high school football playoffs kick off, so stay up to date with all the scores.

Gov. Tony Evers grants commutations for the first time in three decades

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 5:54pm
The last commutation of a Wisconsin prisoner’s sentence was in 1995 under Gov. Tommy Thompson.

Standout safety among Packers listed on injury report

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 5:11pm
Xavier McKinney's status ahead of a division matchup against the Minnesota Vikings is still up in the air. Here's where things stand for the safety and some other players.

Wisconsin men's hockey adds Philadelphia Flyers draft pick as 2027 commit

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 4:33pm
The Badgers have added a Philadelphia Flyers draft pick to their future blue line. Here's what Brek Liske brings to Wisconsin.

Wisconsin football arrives for Maryland game amid FAA ground stoppage

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 4:25pm
An FAA communication issue prompted a ground stoppage Friday, but Wisconsin football's charter flight arrived safely in Baltimore.

More than a dozen flights grounded at Madison airport as part of nationwide ground stop

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 3:51pm
Over a dozen flights at the Dane County Regional Airport were grounded Friday.

Second Wisconsin child dies of measles as cases climb

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 2:51pm
The CDC reported 5,412 confirmed cases of measles across 47 states as of Thursday. That’s more than double the 2,289 confirmed cases reported in all of 2025.

How to give feedback on UW-Madison’s chancellor finalists

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 2:05pm
The public has until Saturday morning to submit feedback on the three finalists for UW-Madison’s chancellor.

Brewers’ NLCS MVP signing with Red Sox

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 1:37pm
Jake Bauers is leaving for a four-year, $58 million deal to play in Boston following a World Series title with Milwaukee.

3 concerns the Packers face against this week's opponent, Minnesota

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 12:57pm
A new-look offense, a solid returner and turnovers are among the storylines heading into Sunday. Here's what to watch for from Green Bay's upcoming home game.

Odana Hills clubhouse could double as a community center and emergency shelter

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 12:51pm
Madison’s planned Odana Hills clubhouse would serve golfers and neighbors as a community gathering space, polling place and emergency shelter.

Backyard flock in Rusk County tests positive for bird flu

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 12:40pm
Previous positive cases of bird flu this year have occurred in Barron, Jefferson, Walworth, Racine and Dane counties.

Madison’s alternate-side parking rules go into effect Sunday

Fri, 11/13/2026 - 11:40am
Parking is allowed overnight on the even-numbered side of the street on even-numbered dates and on the odd-numbered side of the street on odd-numbered dates from Nov. 15 to March 15.

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